Houston Oilers

NFL

August 4, 1989

WIDE RECEIVER Ernest Givins said Thursday he was a step closer to walking out of camp if he doesn't get his contract renegogiated by General Manager Mike Holovak. Givins, the team's second-leading receiver last season with 62 catches, said he could leave before Sunday's workout if the two sides aren't close to a settlement. Givens is seeking a 1-year contract of $600,000-$700,000.

DENVER BRONCOS TONY DORSETT, the NFL's No. 2 all-time rusher, went down with an injured left knee while running a pass pattern. Club spokesman Steve Nickel said the injury may be cartilage damage. The Broncos also placed tight end Doug Cosbie, a Type B free agent signee, on the reserved-retired list.

NEW YORK JETS GUARD MIKE Haight's injured right knee is more serious than originally thought and will keep him out of Saturday's scrimmage against the New York Giants. Haight sprained his knee during a blocking drill in last Saturday's scrimmage against the Washington Redskins and practiced sparingly this week, staying out of contact drills. Coach Joe Walton: ''I looked at the tapes, and a guy fell on it while he was pass blocking.''

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS MILTON MACK, projected as the starter at left cornerback, returned to work after missing two days of practice with a strained hamstring. Reserve offensive lineman Joel Hilgenberg ended his 13-day holdout by agreeing to a contract.